Bun
Bun is an all-in-one JavaScript runtime, bundler, transpiler, and package manager designed for speed. It is 3x faster than Node.js in benchmarks and dramatically speeds up install times with its built-in package manager. Bun is now used in production by companies who have migrated their Node services for performance.
- Founded
- 2022
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Funding
- VC-backed
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Founders of Bun
- Jarred Sumner
Investors backing Bun
- Y Combinator
- Kleiner Perkins
Frequently asked questions
What does Bun do?
Bun is an all-in-one JavaScript runtime, bundler, transpiler, and package manager designed for speed. It is 3x faster than Node.js in benchmarks and dramatically speeds up install times with its built-in package manager. Bun is now used in production by companies who have migrated their Node services for performance.
Where is Bun based?
Location for Bun has not been disclosed publicly.
When was Bun founded?
Bun was founded in 2022.
How much has Bun raised?
Bun is vc-backed. Funding details have not been disclosed.
Who founded Bun?
Bun was founded by Jarred Sumner.
Who has invested in Bun?
Bun is backed by Y Combinator, Kleiner Perkins.